In this image released by GoDaddy.com on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, center, wearing a muscle suit, appears with bodybuilders in an upcoming Super Bowl commercial shot on location in Long Beach, Calif. The commercial is expected to air during the second half of NFL football's Super Bowl XLVIII on Sunday, Feb. 2.
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In this image released by GoDaddy.com on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014,...

Microsoft's ad featured the power of technology
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Microsoft's ad featured the power of technology

Heinz's ad featued its glass bottle.
(Courtesy Photo)

Heinz's ad featued its glass bottle.

This image provided by Mars Inc. shows an online teaser ad for M&M's Super Bowl ad featuring its yellow peanut M&M "spokescandy." The teaser is part of a Super Bowl ad trend: More content is being released ahead of time online in the hope that it goes viral. Advertisers are seeking to drum up excitement for their spots running during the big game, when more than 108 million people are expected to watching Feb. 2.
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This image provided by Mars Inc. shows an online teaser ad for...

Jaguar North America announced that actors Sir Ben Kingsley, center, Tom Hiddleston, left, and Mark Strong will appear in "Rendezvous," the company's 60 second television ad to debut the Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe (on sale spring, 2014) during the second half of Super Bowl XLVIII.

Jaguar North America announced that actors Sir Ben Kingsley,...

The new 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD makes a bullish first impression in its new commercial, will air during the Super Bowl XLVIII broadcast on FOX on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. The 2015 Silverado HD's first TV ad, Romance, is a charming story about a man, his truck and a new bachelor in town. It follows a handsome cattle rancher as he transports his stud bull to an exciting, romantic rendezvous across town in the new Silverado HD, Chevrolet's strongest and most advanced heavy-duty pickup ever.
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The new 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD makes a bullish first...

The 2015 Silverado HD's first TV ad, Romance, is a charming story about a man, his truck and a new bachelor in town. It follows a handsome cattle rancher as he transports his stud bull to an exciting, romantic rendezvous across town in the new Silverado HD, Chevrolet's strongest and most advanced heavy-duty pickup ever.
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The 2015 Silverado HD's first TV ad, Romance, is a charming story...

Kermit the Frog will be in Toyota's Super Bowl ad. Other stars include Lawrence Fishburne for Kia, Johnny Galecki for Hyundai and Ben Kingsley for Jaguar.
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Kermit the Frog will be in Toyota's Super Bowl ad. Other stars...

In this undated photo provided by Anheuser-Busch, Lt. Chuck Nadd, left, is greeted by his mother after he rode aboard the famously-red Budweiser beer wagon in a parade, led by a marching band through Winter Park, Fla. The brewer has fashioned an ad around the parade that will run during the Super Bowl.
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In this undated photo provided by Anheuser-Busch, Lt. Chuck Nadd,...

Pepsi's 30-second spot is called "Soundcheck NYC" -- the culmination of the brand's month-long "Get Hyped for Halftime" campaign. The spot is a tribute to New York City with a clever musical twist, which together hit a high note for getting fans hyped for the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show.
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Pepsi's 30-second spot is called "Soundcheck NYC" -- the...

Oakland toymaker GoldieBlox beat out 20,000 rivals to win a 30-second ad spot at the Super Bowl, thanks to a small-business contest sponsored by Intuit. The professionally produced commercial showcases GoldieBlox's message of empowering girls to dump their pink princess toys in favor of pursuing math and science.
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Oakland toymaker GoldieBlox beat out 20,000 rivals to win a...

Toyota has enlisted the Muppets for this year's advertising campaign.
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Toyota has enlisted the Muppets for this year's advertising campaign.

Lt. Chuck Nadd and his girlfriend Shannon Cantwell wave as they ride aboard the famously-red Budweiser beer wagon pulled by Clydesdales in a parade, led by a marching band in Winter Park, Fla. The brewer has fashioned an ad around the parade that will run during the Super Bowl.
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Lt. Chuck Nadd and his girlfriend Shannon Cantwell wave as they...

The new 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD makes a bullish first impression in its new commercial, will air during the Super Bowl XLVIII broadcast on FOX on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014.
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The competition on the field during Super Bowl XLVIII wasn't much to write home about, but the battle for the game's best commercial was fierce from the opening kickoff to the final whistle.

As the Seattle Seahawks romped the Denver Broncos, 43-8, major brands like Coca-Cola and Budweiser turned in stellar work on advertising's biggest stage.

Here are our five favorite ads of the game, with input from the people we watched with:

5. Chrysler — "America'sImport"

The Detroit automaker has made a habit of making people feel good about America during its Super Bowl advertising, even as the U.S. auto industry continues to struggle against foreign competitors. Following on the heels of 2011's "Imported From Detroit" and 2012's "Halftime in America," Chrysler introduced another memorable, distinctly American ad, this time with an assist from Bob Dylan:

Agency: GlobalHue

4. Audi — "Doberhuahua"

Audi came up with an extremely creative way to get across a fairly complex advertising message — that its new A3 is still a top-shelf luxury vehicle despite its more affordable price point. Though the Doberman/Chihuahua hybrid in the ad terrorizes everything in sight (including singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan), Audi wanted its customers to know they can have their cake and eat it, too. Whether the ad sells cars or not, this was a lot of fun to watch.

Agency: Venables Bell & Partners

3. T-Mobile — "#nocontract"

Self-deprecation is often the fastest way to a consumer's heart, and nobody did it better at this year's game than former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow. In a play on how T-Mobile doesn't have its customers sign a contract for its wireless services, Tebow made light of how he became a free agent by being cut from the New England Patriots earlier this season. Though Tebow is famous for being a straight-laced, devout Christian, fans got a chance to see his comedic chops Sunday night.

Agency: Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners

2. Budweiser — "Puppy Love"

From the moment Budweiser released details that it would have a Super Bowl ad focused on a friendship between a puppy and one of its Clydesdale horses, it was clear that the brand could have a viral hit on its hands. At least one person at the Super Bowl party I attended teared up at the end of this one, and we certainly don't blame them. So far, "Puppy Love" has almost 35 million views on YouTube.

Agency: Anomaly

1. Coca-Cola: "America the Beautiful"

Where Chrysler's ad celebrated the success of America's past, Coca-Cola chose to celebrate the nation's future. Over a montage of Americans of a variety of ethnicities, Coke celebrated the country's diversity with a lovely rendition of "America the Beautiful" sung in several different languages. After crashing and burning at last year's game with its desert chase ad, Coca-Cola came back strong with the best Super Bowl ad of 2014.